Ralf vs Kale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, free man"

Origin: Hawaiian (adapted from Charles)

Hawaiian Norse American

15 High Risk

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Ralf Rank #32,528

Kale Rank #5,372

Kale is more popular, ranked #5372 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Ralf or Kale more popular?

Kale is more popular, ranked #5372 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Kale mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Kale means "man, free man" (Hawaiian (adapted from Charles) origin).

Are Ralf and Kale boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Kale is primarily a boy name.